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10pm: Who needs a DVR when you can go out and still tune in live? Come watch at Tazza on the Big Screens. Let Tazza serve you food and cocktails…they will even do the dishes when you are done. It’s a date!
Tazza
250 Westminster St.
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WHERE: Downcity Providence, at the corner of Union St. and Westminster St.
WHEN: Saturday October 25th, 2:00 – 8:30 PM
A full day of fun for kid’s and adults with events that celebrate the season. The Costume Contest is sure to bring about some interesting creatures. Starting at 2pm children ages 0-14 compete to win a complimentary birthday party from Monster Mini Golf. The celebrity judges include Mario Hilario, from WJAR 10, Lynne McCormak from the mayors office, DJ’s from WBRU, and Christina from Monster Mini Golf.
The Costume Contest continues at 3pm for all of you 15 years of age and older. This time the prize is a fantastic shopping spree at your favorite Downcity stores. If you wow the judges with your wicked digs, and evil ways, you’ll be lucky enough to have some spending sprees just in time for holiday shopping.
Live music from the Bourbon Boys, a local bluegrass band, and Bertrand Laurance, a french singer-songwriter, will begin at 2pm and go until 6pm. Come get down with seasonal jams and some brews.
The kid’s are sure to enjoy the complimentary face painting being offered from 2pm-6pm. If you don’t have a costume for the contest, no worries, you can pick one up across the street at Rhode Island Costume, and have your face professionally painted at the festival.
Pumpkin painting and other fun activities for kids will begin at 2pm and run all day.
Don’t fret if there are no little kiddies in your life, you can still come and enjoy wonderful food for sale from some of your favorite Downcity restaurants including Gracie’s, Farmstead, Aspire, Benders and Tazza. And of course, it wouldn’t be a harvest festival without seasonal brews flowing freely. If its gets chilly warm up with some cider and sit back and enjoy the great fall season.
If you’re feeling creative, bring a carved pumpkin down to the festival by 5pm and enter it into our group jack-o-lantern lighting. Not only will you get to participate in this community lighting of Downcity, but with each pumpkin you contribute you will receive a free pass to Monster Mini Golf.
Finally, the day wraps up with the last screening of Movies on the Block for the year with Beetlejuice at 6:00. This classic is good for the kid’s but better even for grown-ups.
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Now through October 12, 2008 save 20% off all Mitchell Gold+Bob Williams custom orders. Also save up to 50% off floor models and discontinued pieces. Visit us at 232 Westminster St., or dial 401.273.3331.
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THE SECOND TO LAST MOVIE THIS SEASON: TOP GUN
Providence’s only outdoor movie screen opens for its second season. Every Thursday beginning June 5th and running through September, movies will be screened at dusk on the corner of Westminster St. and Union St. Pop hits, local shorts, even some music performances. Bring your friends and family down for a drink, some eats, and a free film. Movies start at Dusk, blankets welcome!!!
The next movie will not be until Saturday, October 25th at 6:00pm, when Movies on the Block turns the projector on one more time for the Downcity Harvest Festival. BEETLEJUICE will end the full day of seasonal activities including face painting, pumpkin painting, costume contests, great food and brew, and live music. Don’t miss this Downcity celebration!
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WHERE: 210 Westminster St.
WHEN: Thursday, October 2nd, 6:00-8:00pm
We welcome interior designer Marc Langlois, who will give a presentation on What Is Modern: the art of mixing classic modern furniture and lighting with different genres as well as in historic homes. Langlois’ passion for modern started when he was style editor for Condé Nast publications and then photographer/editor for the Milan offices of Italian Vogue. He launched his interior design career in Boston as creative director for the industry magazine Design Times. He is known for his fearless color combinations and strong ability to successfully mix styles, especially incorporating modern designs. Bring your design challenges for discussion during the question and answer segment. Desserts provided by up-and-coming baker Andrea Yattaw, who adds a modern twist to classic recipes through her catering company Sweet Violet (sweetvioletbakery@yahoo.com).
RSVP to providence@dwr.com
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It has been a long road, but Heir has finally opened it’s doors. Tucked away at 65 Eddy street, heir offers a well edited collection of antiques, art and uncommon home and personal accessories that you will scarcely find anywhere else. Discover one of a kind pieces, in a gallery setting that is more downtown art opening than dusty antique store. Industrial furniture is set amidst elegantly worn folk art, striking photography and a rakish assemblage of objects, clothing, and exquisite, Amish-made leather goods. Sound like a party? Well, you’re invited. Come and say hello. See something you’ve never seen before. Grand opening party October 11th from 6-9. www.heirantiques.com
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WHERE: Eno Fine Wine and Spirits at 225 Westminster St., Providence RI
WHEN: Fridays from 4:30-6:30 and Saturdays from 3:30-5:30
The uncertainty involved with buying a new bottle of wine without ever having tasted it is somewhat exciting, but can often be a disaster when you get home and that really wonderful label doesn’t truly represent the mouth puckering spirits inside. All it takes is that one purchase of a less-than fabulous libation to keep your adventurous side at bay. At Eno Wine and Spirits, each Friday and Saturday represent another chance to avoid the wrong selection, with weekly wine or beer tastings. Who doesn’t like the idea of complimentary wine tastings twice a week? Its a great opportunity to be educated in some of the finer wines, and you never know when this type of information will come in handy. On your way out, don’t forget to stop in at Farmstead next door for the perfect cheese to take home with that wine.
SEPTEMBER
September 19:Rhone Reds “perfect for cool weather”
September 20:Wines of Austria and Germany, both reds and whites
September 26:Classically styled wines of Chianti
September 27: Harvest Beers
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20% OFF One piece of Jewelry!!!
Now through Sunday, September 21stVisit OOP! at 220 Westminster st. $2.00 validated parking one block past OOP!
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Providence’s only outdoor movie screen continues through September! This week we’re screening MOONSTRUCK. Every Thursday movies will be screened at dusk on the corner of Westminster St. and Union St. Pop hits, local shorts, even some music performances. As always, introducing the show are International shorts presented by the Rhode Island International Film Festival. Bring your friends and family down for a drink, some eats, and a free film. Movies start at Dusk, blankets welcome. Tazza Caffe will be supplying the food and drinks.
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The Providence Preservation Society’s highly acclaimed Most Endangered Properties Photography Exhibit will be on display at Butterfield, 232 Westminster Street, Providence, September 18- October 18. A collaborative effort between PPS and the Arts & Business Council of Rhode Island, the exhibit is a unique way to present preservation advocacy through fine art. The show features the work of Jesse Bouley, Kristin Carlson, Michael Cevoli, Andrew Dernavich, Stephanie Ewens, Adam Hall, Kryzstyna Harber-Caldarone, Scott Lapham, Brian McDonald, Frank Mullin and David Simione.
It will open with a Gallery Night Providence reception on Thursday, September 18, 6:00–9:00 p.m. A closing reception will be held on Saturday, October 18, 6:00–8:00 p.m. Refreshments for both of these receptions will be provided by the North End Café of North Providence. New this year is The Future of the Past: A Preservation Panel Discussion on Wednesday, October 1 at 6:00 p.m. and an artists’ talk on Thursday, October 16 at 7:00 p.m. (Gallery Night Providence). The exhibit may also be viewed during store hours, Tuesday-Friday 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., and Sunday 12:00–5:00 p.m.
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